Some N.C. Soldiers in Wildcat Division Leave Brest, France, May 27, 1919

From the Hickory Daily Record, May 27, 1919

Some 81^st Boys On Their Way Home

By the Associated Press

Brest, May 27—The American battleships South Carolina, Minnesota and Missouri are sailing this afternoon with the first troops of the 81^st division, “the wildcat division,” for repatriation.

The troops are from North and South Carolina and Georgia. On board also are the 156^th artillery brigade and the 306^th ammunition train complete.